Hybrid Systems Designer for Open World RPG (Unreal)

Warner Bros. Discovery; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Avalanche Software in Salt Lake City seeks an Advanced Systems Designer. The role focuses on designing and refining gameplay systems, progression loops, and player rewards for open-world experiences like Hogwarts Legacy.

You will collaborate across disciplines to ensure systems align with the broader vision and deliver engaging player journeys. The ideal candidate has deep experience in complex system design, strong communication, and a track record of shipped titles.

Qualifications

• Own large or complex features from concept through polish.
• Turn broad creative goals into clear design plans and documentation.
• Experience designing progression, reward, loot, economy, gear, crafting or collections.
• Contributed to multiple shipped titles and full development cycles.
• Proficient with Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement gameplay systems focused on progression, rewards, loot, and economy.
• Collaborate with design leadership to define pillars and player experience goals.
• Translate direction and feedback into design specs and implementation plans.
• Work with engineers, artists, and narrative to integrate systems into gameplay.
• Maintain the vision and prioritize features to meet milestones.

Skills

Advanced design

Feature direction

Progression design

Unreal Engine 5

SQL

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CS degree or C++ experience

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Avalanche Software in Salt Lake City seeks an Advanced Systems Designer. The role focuses on designing and refining gameplay systems, progression loops, and player rewards for open-world experiences like Hogwarts Legacy.

You will collaborate across disciplines to ensure systems align with the broader vision and deliver engaging player journeys. The ideal candidate has deep experience in complex system design, strong communication, and a track record of shipped titles.